"Cosmos"

"King of The Hill"

 Rose and Stan

Olde Marco Island Inn

Marco Island, Florida

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Rose Edin's paintings capture the romance and beauty of scenes we see every day. Each image is fresh, new and original. She has a unique talent of bringing excitement to each and every moment, not only to those moments that come once in a lifetime! Edin's compositions are brimming with variety and splashes of color. Each brushstroke carries a hue that is muted but exact and carefully applied to enhance the overall image. Her light touch capture a softness that few  can match.

Rose has a number of books published by Walter Foster Publishing of California; Scenes in Watercolor, Painting Around The World and Watercolor, a large comprehensive watercolor book co-authored with six other artists. A new book, to be published by North Light, the largest art book country, called "Color Harmonies That Sing with Light" will be available in the spring of 2010.

Rose holds signature membership in the National Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Rose has been awarded "Master" status with the TWSA having been selected for the annual national show for 10 years.

In 2004, Rose was awarded first place in the professional category in an international art competition sponsored by Art Instruction Schools. Another 2004 recognition was the Virginia Weigand Award at the Rocky Mountain National Watercolor Society annual show in Golden, Colorado.

Gallerys

Raedeke Art Gallery, Nisswa, Minnesota 218.963.3877

Hughes Art Gallery, 333 Park Avenue, Boca Grande Florida, 33921  Phone: 941.964.4273

'You Picture It' Gallery, Hilton Head, South Carolina

"Going Home"

This painting is from the small village of Santa Lucia, near Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It was done as a class demonstration project. The painting won second place at the Sarasota, Florida Art Center Spring Travel Show in April of 2006

"Nepalese Men"

This painting was inspired by a group of men sitting in the old city square in Katmandu, Nepal. The painting was awarded
Best of Show winner in the Venice, Florida, Spring, 2006 Art Show.

"Secret Garden"

This painting is of two South African children walking in a park on the outskirts of Nelspruit, South Africa.

"A Taste of Sweden"

"In the summer of 2008 my husband and I visited Sweden to trace our Swedish roots. We were able to trace the roots of seven of our grandparents. From this experience I created a series of paintings of scenes along the way. I Hope you enjoy these paintings!"  Rose

"Kalleryds Kyrka"

 My fathers home church in Sweden is awesome. He attended this church until he was 19 years old when he come to America. My grandparents are buried in this cemetery.

"Hudene Stone Bridge" 

This stone bridge in central Sweden is several hundred years old. It is built without the use of cement. My grandfather helped build one like this in central Minnesota.

"Gamla Stan - Kalmar"

On the east coast of Sweden is the dramatic town of Kalmar. Many centers of the old towns have been preserved and are occupied during the summer months.

"Swedish Window"

The Swedes love coffee and it is some of the best coffee in the world!  Driving along a country road we discovered this lovely coffee house. The geraniums in the window have been nurtured all winter.

"Jamptland" 

This is a province in Sweden just south of Lapland. long the fjord-like coast are lovely little farms.

"Folen Kvarn"

Sweden preserves its old buildings. This window from an old mill is also a coffee house.

"Midsummer's Day"

There is nothing more beautiful than the middle of June when all the flowers are blooming. The days are long and the Swedish people celebrate this fantastic time of the year.

"Olaf Westberg's Place"

We were able to find the actual homes of some of our great, great grandparents. This old house had to be painted!

"Oland"

This is an island off the east coast of Sweden on the Baltic Sea. The old picturesque windmills are preserved all over the island.

"Orebro"

The name of this historic town in central Sweden implies bridges.  There are many bridges in the center of town that surrounds the old Medieval castle.

"Relics"

The old wooden boats are full of water. It looks like the one in the foreground needs restoration.

"Skansen"

Hollyhocks bloom all summer. Skansen is in Stockholm. It boasts a hugh collection of restored buildings from all over Sweden. These flowers were blooming against a window of an old log cabin.

"The High Coast"

In central Sweden the High Coast is the Fjord country of Sweden. The rain and mist provide the beautiful forests, fields and pastures.